2012 MAGIC Offseason Thread

[Nyce_1 311]

E'Twaun Moore learned the NBA is a cold-hearted business his rookie season with the Boston Celtics.

 

Lockers had barely been cleaned out and team uniforms packed away when the former Purdue star and East Chicago native was traded to Houston, then immediately waived.

 

"In the back of my mind, I was hurt a little bit because I didn't get to play, but I stayed positive," Moore said.

 

The 6-foot-3 guard never lost hope and recently agreed to a two-year deal with the rebuilding Orlando Magic.

 

"I'm definitely excited. You hardly play (in Boston) and then you get a chance on a new team," Moore said. "I might even get to know Mickey (Mouse) a little bit."

 

Moore averaged 2.9 points in 38 regular-season games with the Celtics. His agent, Chicago-based Mark Bartelstein, says he'll be battling to be the backup point guard behind Jameer Nelson.

 

"He played the best of any guard in the (Las Vegas) summer league," Bartelstein said.

 

"I was confident that something would come through," Moore said. "I had a few options. It was just a matter of waiting and being patient."

 

Various NBA web sites had listed the Bulls, Pacers and Heat as teams most interested in the E.C. Central grad.

 

"It's a business. A lot of crazy things happen and you've got to work through it," Moore said.

 

The Magic don't have All-Star center Dwight Howard, who was traded to the Lakers, nor coach Stan Van Gundy, who was fired and replaced by Jacque Vaughn. But Moore says none of that affects him or his focus.

 

"I just want to play and show people what I've been working on with my game," Moore said. "I'm in a great area, a great city. It's going to be exciting."

 

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/basketball/professional/e-c-s-e-twaun-moore-i-knew-i-was/article_9336e59f-17ff-5fa6-917e-cf6b962d750b.html?comment_form=true

[Emory889 353]

You mean a coach he never played for and a center he probably barely knows didn't influence his decision to get paid to play basketball? Insanity. I sometimes wonder what goes through reporters minds when they ask these questions.

[Mr.ZigZag 6]

D.J ‏@DequanJones5

 

@Pace_O11 in atl bro. Going to training camp with Orlando. You good?

 

Looks like its official that he's coming to training camp, sorry if already posted

[Mr.ZigZag 6]

Do you guys know if there is a limit to a training camp/preseason roster?

[I love my PTSD. 92]

Do you guys know if there is a limit to a training camp/preseason roster?

 

I believe the gym only holds about 200. Half that for full court games.

[Mr.ZigZag 6]

I believe the gym only holds about 200. Half that for full court games.

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[OB3LISK 0]

Does anyone know how to get the "Corporate Partner" presale code for ticketmaster? I mean, I have Geico as my car insurance so I figured I might be able to get a code but...?

[skinnyhoops 12]

Hey guys you hear that? Thats right, the sweet sound of silence. I have to admit, it's kinda nice now that the Magic are out of the headlines for awhile. Fresh start is definitly refreshing :)

[Nyce_1 311]

Do you guys know if there is a limit to a training camp/preseason roster?

I'm not 100% sure, but the training camp roster min limit is 18; hence, why Dequan Jones is being invited.

[Bauncey Chillups 288]

SPORTSbyBROOKS

SbB has learned @sportsguy33 & Stan Van Gundy will host retooled ESPN NBA studio show in LA this season

 

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[Captain Hi-Top 791]

I might actually enjoy an ESPN NBA show for a change.

[TheNameIsOrlando 310]

Is Jameer holding his team building trip this year? I know he didnt do it last season but I'd think this season something like this would be important for the young guys.